This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Kodai Senga
Injury: Lumbar spine inflammation
IL date: April 28 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 27)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began experiencing back discomfort following his April 26 start. Received an epidural. Will not throw for 7-10 days, after which point the Mets will re-evaluate. (updated April 28) More >>
OF Luis Robert Jr.
Injury: Lower back tightness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Was not in the starting lineup on April 28 due to back tightness. Will receive treatment for 24-48 hours before the Mets make any further decisions on his status. (updated April 28) More >>
INF Jorge Polanco
Injury: Left Achilles bursitis/right wrist contusion
IL date: April 18 (10-day IL, retroactive to April 15)
Expected return: Possibly May
Status: Wrist soreness popped up April 14 in addition to his Achilles discomfort. Has been performing light baseball activities but remains in a week-to-week progression, according to Mets officials. (updated April 26) More >>
SS Francisco Lindor
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: April 23 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Strained calf April 22. Will be in a boot for a week and undergo a follow-up MRI the week of May 11. Will remain on a fluid timeline until he receives results. (updated April 24) More >>
LHP A.J. Minter
Injury: Left lat surgery
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Early May
Status: Began a rehab assignment April 9 with Single-A St. Lucie, putting him on track to return May 9 at the latest. Likely to use most if not all of his 30-day rehab clock and return in early May. (updated April 24) More >>
OF Jared Young
Injury: Torn left knee meniscus
IL date: April 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: Late May or June
Status: Began feeling knee discomfort during an April 12 game against the Athletics. An April 14 MRI revealed a meniscus tear, requiring surgery. Had stitches removed the week of April 20. (updated April 23) More >>
RHP Joey Gerber
Injury: Blister on right finger
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Developed a blister during an April 13 appearance in Los Angeles. Shouldn't need more than the minimum 15 days to return, though his roster spot will depend on whether the Mets have a need once he's ready. (updated April 14)
OF Mike Tauchman
Injury: Left meniscus tear
Expected return: Midsummer
Status: Exited the Mets' March 21 game after four innings due to knee discomfort and underwent an MRI, which revealed the tear. Will spend his recovery on the Minor League IL. (updated March 25) More >>
RHP Justin Hagenman
Injury: Fractured rib
IL date: March 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Fractured a rib during a March 5 game against the Nationals. Will need 4-8 weeks to recover, after which he can commence his buildup. (updated March 16)
RHP Dedniel Núñez
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2029. (updated Feb. 15) More >>
RHP Tylor Megill
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2027. (updated Feb. 12) More >>
RHP Reed Garrett
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will miss all of 2026 recovering from surgery but is under team control through 2029. (updated Feb. 10)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 28
• RHP Kodai Senga: Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• RHP Christian Scott: Recalled from 15-day injured list
April 27
• OF Austin Slater: Signed to one-year Major League contract More >>
• OF Tommy Pham: Designated for assignment More >>
• INF Eric Wagaman: Claimed off waivers from the Twins; optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
April 26
• RHP Austin Warren: Recalled as 27th man for doubleheader
April 24
• RHP Carl Edwards Jr.: Selected from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP Christian Scott: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
April 23
• SS Francisco Lindor: Placed on 10-day injured list More >>
• SS Ronny Mauricio: Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP Austin Warren: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
• RHP Christian Scott: Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
April 22
• OF Juan Soto: Reinstated from 10-day injured list More >>
• C Hayden Senger: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse